. >> if republicans thing that i will continue deficit reduction with only spending cuts alone that is not how it is going to work. >> what he is saying to the republicans on both sides of the aisle, basically, to the house of representatives is take it or leave it. that is no our president should lead. that is not how the president should lead. at 4:00 p.m. eastern, the deal was off. or at least, delayed. the house will break tonight, december 31st without voting on the fiscal cliff package. >> while we still see the there could be an agreement or no tax increases the deal will not be finalized on time because there is no deal on spending cuts. the house of representatives have gone home for the night. michael yaki will join us with the political advancements. vicki? >>> we're following developing news tonight - with secretary of state hillary clinton. doctors say she is expected to make a full recovery, from a blood cot. which formed in a vein between her brain and skull. the clot was discovered yesterday - and is related to a concussion mrs. clinton suffered, after fainting while re